Château d’If
1936
Max Beckmann transforms the infamous island prison of Château d'If into a vibrant, theatrical seascape. Bold, angular sailboats cut through the swirling blue waters, while the fortress looms in the background under a pale crescent moon. Painted in 1936, this piece channels the drama of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo' through Beckmann's signature expressionist style, turning a historic landmark into a dreamlike stage set.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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